How did the modified motorcycle move on water?

Riding a motorcycle on roads is common and some adventure lovers enjoy driving vehicles across deserts. But one man from China has taken his passion to another level by riding a motorcycle across the surface of open water.

Zhang Xue, the founder of motorcycle company ZXMOTO, made history by travelling approximately 40.7 kilometres on a modified motorcycle over a river. His remarkable achievement earned him a place in the Guinness World Records.

https://youtu.be/Abm4D1NWyh8?si=UWETB2CZSpbqRXnQAccording to international media reports Zhang completed the record breaking ride on the Qin River in Mayang, China. He used a specially modified MX450 motorcycle to cover the distance on the water.

A record breaking ride on open water

Zhang’s achievement was recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest distance travelled on open water on a modified motorcycle.

Unlike an ordinary motorcycle which is designed to run on roads, his bike was specially adapted to move across water. The ride required careful control speed and a unique design to keep the motorcycle moving forward.

How did the motorcycle move on water?

The secret behind this unusual ride was the motorcycle’s modified rear tyre. As the tyre spun it pushed water backwards helping the bike move forward.

This technique allowed the motorcycle to travel across the water’s surface instead of sinking like a normal motorcycle would.

Special modifications made the ride possible

The motorcycle was fitted with a special amphib.